Album: Somewhere in Afrika by Manfred Mann's Earth Band (1983)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Philips
Format: Album

Description: Somewhere in Afrika is the eleventh album released by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, relaesed in 1983. It is their last studio album recorded for their long time record label Bronze Records. They would record their next studio album, Criminal Tango for Virgin Records. Bassist Matt Irving joined the band, replacing Pat King for this album.
Musicians
    Manfred Mann – keyboards, synthesisers
    John Lingwood – drums, percussion
    Steve Waller – vocals, guitar ("Eyes of Nostradamus", "Third World Service", "Demolition Man")
    Chris Thompson – vocals
    Matt Irving – bass, programming (MC4)
    Shona Laing – vocals
    Trevor Rabin – lead guitar on "Redemption Song", guitar solo on "Runner"

Artist Background: Following on from his 60's band "Manfred Mann"(1962-1969), and then "Manfred Mann Chapter Three" ( a British experimental jazz rock band of Mann's formed in 1969 that released two albums), Manfred Mann's Earth Band are an English rock band formed by South African musician Manfred Mann in 1971.Making music in the ''progressive rock'' vein, the band's hits include covers of Bruce Springsteen's "For You", "Blinded by the Light" and "Spirit in the Night". After forming in 1971 and despite a short... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Barclay James Harvest, Uriah Heep, Pavlov's Dog, Saga

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Album, Philips

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Somewhere in Afrika is the eleventh album released by Manfred Mann's Earth Band, relaesed in 1983. It is their last studio album recorded for their long time record label Bronze Records. They would record their next studio album, Criminal Tango for Virgin Records. Bassist Matt Irving joined the band, replacing Pat King for this album.
Musicians
    Manfred Mann – keyboards, synthesisers
    John Lingwood – drums, percussion
    Steve Waller – vocals, guitar ("Eyes of Nostradamus", "Third World Service", "Demolition Man")
    Chris Thompson – vocals
    Matt Irving – bass, programming (MC4)
    Shona Laing – vocals
    Trevor Rabin – lead guitar on "Redemption Song", guitar solo on "Runner"

Somewhere in Afrika

Manfred Mann's Earth Band

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